University College Cork (UCC), Ireland
University College Cork (UCC)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 1 year | September | find out | find out |
Overview
This MSc programme will provide you with the skills required to understand the entrepreneurship and innovation required for the software industry. Many national and multinational companies employ computer science graduates in areas such as software development and engineering, artificial intelligence, systems and networks, database and systems security as well as mobile multimedia, modelling, research and development. You will also get the chance to demonstrate the skills you have learned by completing a substantial research and development project.
For further information see our brochure at: http://www.ucc.ie/en/media/academic/computerscience/documents/pdfdocuments/brochurepdfs/MScComputingScience28.01.2015.pdf
Course Details
Programme Structure
Students must attain 90 credits through a combination of:
Core Modules
CS6403 Case Studies in Computing Entrepreneurship (5 credits) - Dr. John Herbert
CS6406 Large-Scale Application Development and Integration 1 (5 credits) - Prof. Gregory Provan
CS6407 Large-Scale Application Development and Integration 2 (5 credits) -Prof. Gregory Provan
CS6408 Database Technology (5 credits) - Mr. Humphrey Sorensen
CS6409 Information Storage and Retrieval (5 credits) - Mr. Humphrey Sorensen
CS6410 Project Development Skills (5 credits) - Mr. Marc Van Dongen
Elective Modules Group I
CS6312 Mobile Devices and Systems (5 credits) - Dr. Dan Grigoras
CS6314 Mobile Applications Design (5 credits) - Dr. Sabin Tabirca
CS6320 Formal Methods for Distributed Systems (5 credits) - Dr. John Herbert
CS6321 Model-Based Software Development (5 credits)- Dr. John Herbert
CS6322 Optimisation (5 credits) - Dr. Steve Prestwich
Elective Modules Group 2
CS6313 Services and Mobile Middleware (5 credits) - Dr. Dan Grigoras
CS6317 Multimedia Technology in Mobile Networks (5 credits) - Dr. Sabin Tabirca
CS6323 Analysis of Networks and Complex Systems (5 credits) - Prof. Gregory Provan
CS6325 Network Security (5 credits) - Dr. Simon Foley
CS6405 Datamining (5 credits) - Dr. Marc Van Dongen
Research Phase (after period 2)
CS6400 Dissertation in Computing Science (30 credits)
Fact File
Course Code: CKR40 Full-time
Course Title: Computer Science - Computing Science
College: Science, Engineering and Food Science
Duration: 1 year Full-time
Teaching Mode: Full-time
Qualifications: MSc
NFQ Level: Level 9
Costs:
2016 Entry Requirements: 2017/2018 Irish/EU EUR 7,000
2017 Entry Requirements: Candidates must normally have obtained at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. See detailed entry requirements.
Closing Date: See details in application procedure section below
Next Intake: 11th September 2017
Course Practicalities
A typical five credit module includes:
Assessment
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2016 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2016/2017.
Postgraduate Diploma in Computing Science
Students failing to achieve an aggregate of at least 60% across all modules but who achieve a pass in each of the taught modules at their first attempt graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Computing Science. Students may also opt to exit the programme and graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma in Computing Science provided they have achieved a pass in each module.
Application Procedure
Application for this programme is on-line atwww.pac.ie/ucc. Places on this programme are offered in rounds. The closing dates for each round can be found here. For full details of the application procedure click How to Apply.
All required documentation must be either uploaded to your online application, or sent in hard copy to The Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1, Courthouse Square, Galway, immediately after an application is made.
2016 Entry Requirements: 2017/2018 Irish/EU EUR 7,000
2017 Entry Requirements: Candidates must normally have obtained at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. See detailed entry requirements.
Closing Date: See details in application procedure section below
Next Intake: 11th September 2017
Contact University College Cork (UCC) to find course entry requirements.
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